The process of pollinating flowers can be more involved than appearances may indicate. Join us at our monthly free lecture at the Portsmouth Public Library – Churchland Branch where we will discuss interesting, unexpected methods of pollination.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021,
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704
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Join us for our September garden talk as ISA board-certified arborist Bobby Nance discusses how changes in the temperature and moisture of the environment affect plants and the pests that interact with them. Bring a lunch and a friend.
Monday, September 13, 2021,
12 noon – 1 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704
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Bring a brown bag lunch and learn while you eat! What are those spots on my tomatoes? Can’t figure out what is eating your cucumbers? What is that weed? This talk will focus on how to identify garden pests and diseases and the best methods to control them naturally.
Bring samples of problem from your garden for evaluation. Place plant specimens in a zipper-lock bag and insects in a small jar containing rubbing alcohol.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021,
12 noon – 1 pm
Portsmouth Public Library, Churchland
4934 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704
Get to know the many different types of hydrangeas that can be grown in this area. This lecture will discuss culture, care, flowering habits and the answer to that never-ending question – When do I prune my hydrangeas?Find out at our next monthly lecture.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
6:30-7:30 pm
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You can grow orchids! And it may not be as hard as you think. In this lecture, we will cover the basic needs of orchid plants, from watering and repotting to light requirements. Learn about some of the different types and which ones are best suited to grow in your own home.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
6:30 – 7:30 pm
